“I promise I’ll walk him every day!” What parent hasn’t heard that promise before, only to have the reminders start a week later? Author Margrit Strohmaier tackles this problem in her her delightful children’s book, “What to Know Before You Get Your Dog.” We also look at the curious connection between Dostoevsky and Ingrid Newkirk, and veterinarian Dr. Tom Pickard explores the mangy problem of mange.
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